H-Net Asia-Pacific Network
H-Net, humanities and science online; Japanese history and culture mail list.

Japanorama: City Population Rankings
The largest 209 Japanese cities ranked by population.

Japan Information Network
A fun approach to a guide. Lots of current information.

Minamoto
Impressions about Japan, Japanese language, people, and culture.

Tokyo English Information Source
English information on Japan, Tokyo restaurants and other useful things.

Japan File
Several collected articles on Japanese society and life.

Information Resources for People with Disabilities in Japan
Resources across Japan for the blind, the deaf, and the handicapped.

Japan Travel Books
Free electronic and PDF editions of four Japanese culture books by Boye Lafayette De Mente.

The Japan Zone
Broad intro to old and new Japan; also has a good listing of Japanese companies.

Japan Review
In contrast to most western media, uses top rated Japan experts to review and critique English books about Japanese society, economy, politics, and culture. Also features news, author interviews, and essays.

The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go
A comprehensive site with detailed necessary information on visiting or relocating to Japan - visas, accommodations, transportation, survival, driving, banking, shopping, customs, tips, and links.

Japanese Culture -- A Primer For Newcomers
Explanations of Japanese cultural traits and resulting culture shock facing westerners.

From the Hill
Essay on Japanese attitudes on aging, death, cosmetic surgery, and prices.

Real Life in Japan
Short articles about various aspects of life in Japan, from "women only" buses to the hamburger wars.

Japan-101.com
An overview of Japan told with illustrated articles, opinions and stories. Categorized into eight searchable libraries.

Japanese Culture
Details Japanese weddings, kimono, koto, and festivals.

An Illustrated Introduction to Japan
A school exercise on Japanese history, culture, composition, and geography,

Japan from Asahi to Zen
An A-Z of traditional terms, and a pop culture glossary, from an interested European's perspective.

Sugary Pop
Some Japanese cultural characteristics explained.

Japanese National Holidays for 2004
Listings of holidays when banks and offices are closed.

Japan for the Uninvited
Comments on various news and stories in Japan from recent items to those several years old.